“This platform provides our customers with a cutting edge
solution to address the growing demand for 4K TV and multi-channel
distribution throughout the home.”

The demonstration will showcase the end-to-end reception of 4K Ultra
High Definition (UHD) content, from GT-SAT’s digital satellite low-noise
block (dLNB) downconverter to a 4K UHD multichannel satellite gateway,
both utilizing MaxLinear’s market-leading FSC technology. MaxLinear will
demonstrate the platform at the Holiday Inn Amsterdam during the IBC2014
exhibition, September 12-16.

The digital channel-stacking (DCS) LNB and 4K UHD satellite gateway
system solution is targeted at the growing number of satellite pay-TV
operators looking to cost-effectively deliver broadcast 4K services
along with other value-added features such as multi-channel recording,
multi-room viewing, and content streaming to multiple devices throughout
the home.

The dLNB features MaxLinear’s market-leading MxL862 DCS SoC, and
GT-SAT’s dHello advanced channel-stacking switch communication protocol,
delivering up to 24 channels on a single cable to the home. The system
also supports EN50494 and EN50607 standard protocols for single cable
satellite signal distribution.

“The combined system solution from MaxLinear, ST and GT-SAT provides a
very compelling value proposition in terms of power, performance and
price,” said Brian Sprague, MaxLinear’s Vice President and General
Manager. “This platform provides our customers with a cutting edge
solution to address the growing demand for 4K TV and multi-channel
distribution throughout the home.”

“GT-SAT is pleased to partner with MaxLinear and ST to demonstrate a
complete end-to-end 4K Ultra High Definition platform. GT-SAT’s dLNB,
based on MxL862 SoC and running dHello advanced channel stacking switch
protocol, is a key building block to this demonstration platform,” said
Guil Mediouni, CEO of GT-SAT Intl. “Working with MaxLinear and ST has
meant that we can now offer 4K Ultra High Definition solutions with the
performance, power and features that operators in these markets require.”

“ST is pleased to partner with MaxLinear and GT-SAT to deliver complete
system solutions for satellite operators worldwide,” said Hervé Mathieu,
Box and Gateways Business Line Director, Unified Platform Division,
STMicroelectronics. “The scalable nature of this platform will enable
satellite operators to deliver cost-effective 4K video and multichannel
services to their subscribers, with a seamless upgrade path to more
channels and additional features in the future.”

Technical Highlights – MxL862

The MxL862 digital channel stacking SoC features two FSC wideband RF
inputs with a total capture bandwidth of 4.1 GHz. The device is
optimized for low-power single-feed digital LNB applications and
supports FSK, DiSEqC / EN50607 and GT-SAT’s dHello control protocol
operation on the IF port.

The MxL862 comes with a software environment that includes a real-time
operating system running on an embedded 32-bit CPU with application
software to control the channel-stacking engine and the chip interfaces.

The ultra-small part is packaged in a 10mm x 10mm QFN. The bill of
material (BOM) in end applications is reduced to a minimal number of
low-cost, passive components, which enables ultra-compact, low-cost
system solutions when compared to existing analog implementations.

Technical Highlights – MxL581

The MxL581 device includes a full-spectrum capture satellite tuner and
eight DVB-S2/S demodulators to support a wide range of low power,
multi-channel satellite TV services. The device supports Unicable
(EN50494 and EN50607) for single cable distribution from the LNB to the
home.

The MxL581 integrates all active front-end components, including the
low-noise amplifiers (LNA), and the high level of integration enables
ultra-compact, low-cost system solutions. The low-power and
power-control flexibility of the MxL581 device enables compliance with
the requirements of Energy Star and the European Code of Conduct for
Digital TV Services and Broadband Equipment, in both standby and full
operating modes.

A complete reference design kit is available, including reference
hardware and software drivers for MxL5xx and the STiH3xx “Cannes” and
STiH4xx “Monaco” SoCs. The MxL581 device is currently in mass production
and available in a very low cost 10mm x 10mm QFN package.

The Monaco SoC family provides an economical, yet full-featured solution
for media server applications. It delivers high computing capabilities
based on ARM multi-core processors, superior 2D/3D graphics performance,
integrated hardware video encoders with pre-processing, and Faroudja®-enhanced
video processing. The devices also feature a comprehensive security
toolbox for premium content delivery. The ST Faroudja Transcode Engine
provides best-in-class transcoding capabilities for multi-screen
experiences across consumer and handheld devices. This allows operators
to reduce their network bandwidth while offering an excellent quality of
service throughout the home.

About MaxLinear, Inc.

MaxLinear, Inc. is a leading provider of radio-frequency and
mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for broadband communications
applications. MaxLinear is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. For
more information, please visit www.maxlinear.com.

MxL, Full-Spectrum Capture, FSC and the MaxLinear logo are trademarks of
MaxLinear, Inc. Other trademarks appearing herein are the property of
their respective owners.

About STMicroelectronics

ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers
across the spectrum of sense and power and automotive products and
embedded processing solutions. From energy management and savings to
trust and data security, from healthcare and wellness to smart consumer
devices, in the home, car and office, at work and at play, ST is found
everywhere microelectronics make a positive and innovative contribution
to people's life. By getting more from technology to get more from life,
ST stands for life.augmented.

In 2013, the Company’s net revenues were $8.08 billion. Further
information on ST can be found at www.st.com.

About GT-SAT

GT-SAT Intl. is a leading design house and manufacturer of satellite
LNBs and accessories, providing solutions that are optimized for
worldwide TV operators. GT-SAT is based in Luxembourg. For more
information, please visit http://www.gt-sat.com.

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements concerning
or implying future financial performance or trends and growth
opportunities affecting STMicroelectronics, GT-SAT, and MaxLinear, in
particular statements relating to the parties’ collaborations on the
end-to-end reception of 4K UHD content, from GT-SAT’s dLNB downconverter
to a 4K UHD multichannel satellite gateway, both utilizing MaxLinear’s
FSC technology. These forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual
results to differ materially from any future results expressed or
implied by these forward-looking statements. The parties cannot predict
whether or to what extent any of the companies will realize additional
revenues from these collaborations. Forward-looking statements are based
on management’s current, preliminary expectations and are subject to
various risks and uncertainties, including (among others) intense
competition in our industry; the ability of our customers to cancel or
reduce orders; uncertainties concerning how end user markets for our
products will develop; our lack of long-term supply contracts and
dependence on limited sources of supply; potential decreases in average
selling prices for our products; currently pending intellectual property
litigation; and the potential for additional intellectual property
litigation, which is prevalent in our industry. In addition to these
risks and uncertainties, investors should review the risks and
uncertainties contained in MaxLinear’s filings with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission, including risks and uncertainties
identified in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 30, 2014. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their
entirety by this cautionary statement. MaxLinear is providing this
information as of the date of this release and does not undertake any
obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this
release as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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